Over a century ago, our first common ancestor came to this country. They found family, and friends, and a better life. And now the family continues to grow and spread, reaching great distances, and is made up of people doing many things. I still fondly remember times when we all sat around a house on Cherry Street. Some of the people are now gone, and the house is now part of a new family; but I hope the things shared on this site strengthen those family memories and feelings just a little bit.

Memories

Nina and Don Courting

I keep thinking about David Elias and I serenading Nina and Don when they were sitting on the back porch at Mom’s. “Nina and Don sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g. First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes Don with a baby carriage.” I even have a memory of Don chasing us once or twice—even …

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Birthdays This Month

  • Gary G. March 26
  • Lisa W. March 31

Cherry Street A Christensen Family Archive Tak for kaffe!